
GRAMMAR
〜相まって
coupled with
combined with
Explanation
NOTE
〜相まって means coupled with — two factors combine to produce a stronger result.
努力が才能と相まって、大きな成果を生んだ。
His effort, coupled with his talent, produced great results.
NOTE
It is formal and written. The result is usually emphasized as remarkable or intensified.
円安が好天と相まって、観光客が急増した。
The weak yen, combined with good weather, sharply increased tourists.
Both factors work together to produce the intensified outcome.
NOTE
Attach と相まって to a noun. The pattern AはBと相まって links the two factors A and B.
STRUCTURE
N辞
と相まって経験が知識と相まって、仕事が順調に進んだ。
Keiken ga chishiki to aimatte, shigoto ga junchou ni susunda.
His experience, coupled with his knowledge, made the work go smoothly.
この絵は色彩が構図と相まって、強い印象を与える。
Kono e wa shikisai ga kouzu to aimatte, tsuyoi inshou o ataeru.
This painting's color, combined with its composition, gives a strong impression.
不景気が人手不足と相まって、店が次々と閉まった。
Fukeiki ga hitodebusoku to aimatte, mise ga tsugitsugi to shimatta.
The recession, coupled with labor shortages, closed shops one after another.
青い海が空の青さと相まって、とても美しい景色でした。
Aoi umi ga sora no aosa to aimatte, totemo utsukushii keshiki deshita.
The blue sea, combined with the blueness of the sky, was a very beautiful scene.
努力が運と相まって、彼は成功しました。
Doryoku ga un to aimatte, kare wa seikou shimashita.
Hard work, coupled with luck, led him to success.
この料理は、甘さと辛さと相まって、とても美味しいです。
Kono ryouri wa, amasa to karasa to aimatte, totemo oishii desu.
This dish is delicious, combined with both sweetness and spiciness.
Practice exercises
1
偶然と必然が相まって、歴史の転換点を形成した。
Chance, coupled with necessity, formed a turning point in history.
Answer
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2
歴史と現代が相まって、観光がてら買い物もした。
History, coupled with modernity, made the city charming, and I also shopped while sightseeing.
Answer
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3
努力が運と相まって、彼は成功した。
His effort, coupled with luck, led him to success.
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4
知性と行動力が相まって、会社にかかわる問題を解決した。
Intelligence, coupled with drive, solved a problem concerning the company.
Answer
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5
世論と政治家の思惑が相まって、歴史的決定を促した。
Public opinion, coupled with politicians' calculations, prompted a historic decision.
Answer
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6
才能と努力が相まって、研究の傍ら成功した。
His talent, coupled with his effort, brought him success alongside his research.
Answer
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7
暑さが湿気と相まって、とても不快だった。
The heat, combined with the humidity, was very unpleasant.
Answer
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8
技術が情熱と相まって、名作が生まれた。
His skill, coupled with his passion, gave birth to a masterpiece.
Answer
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